YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE!
I had a sinking feeling this morning as I pulled into the driveway and saw that I had received an email with the subject “Important information about FilmStruck.” What awaited me was my greatest fear brought to life. FilmStruck, the streaming service that catered to classic film fans was shutting down.
As a lover of classic and art house films, to say I’m heartbroken just doesn’t do it justice. Every week the service brought in new films by classic directors while making sure there was a good rotation of seasonal films as well as mainstay classics. Why just yesterday as I laid in bed feeling like ass I was able to watch a man with cheetah nipples spray milk onto another mans face thanks to this service. Because of FilmStruck, I was able to convince my girlfriend to watch jidaigeki films, and now in a little over a month it will all be gone.
I’m not saying this is the beginning of the bubble bursting on streaming services but it’s definitely a warning pop. This is especially apparent since the fatal blow came from Turner and Warner Bros. Digital Networks. Yes, Warner Bros. The same company that just recently launched aDC comic-centric streaming servicethat seemingly no one wants, as well as announcing plans for anew streaming serviceto host all their movies shut down the best streaming service for film fans.
Good things never lastBad things never die
